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Zusatztext 'This important and well-documented book describes the significant role that child abuse and later trauma play in adult health and well-being. Generally unrecognized! because their origins are buried in time! concealed by shame! and avoided in medical practice! the authors help us understand how to become comfortable and effective in routinely exploring these problems with patients.' Vincent J. Felitti! MD! Clinical Professor of Medicine! University of California! USA Informationen zum Autor Victoria L. Banyard is Full Professor of Psychology at the University of New Hampshire, USA. Valerie J. Edwards is Research Psychologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA. Kathleen A. Kendall-Tackett is Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, USA. Klappentext This book describes the negative physical health effects of psychological trauma and abuse, and provides an explanatory model, suggesting ways in which clinicians with expertise in trauma may partner with primary care professionals to better meet the needs of trauma survivors across the lifespan. Zusammenfassung This book describes the negative physical health effects of psychological trauma and abuse, and provides an explanatory model, suggesting ways in which clinicians with expertise in trauma may partner with primary care professionals to better meet the needs of trauma survivors across the lifespan. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. The association between childhood abuse, health and pain-related problems, and the role of psychiatric disorders and current life stress 2. Victimization, chronic pain and fatigue: A unique opportunity for collaborative care 3. The impact of traumatic childbirth on health through the undermining of breastfeeding 4. The complexity of links between trauma and health: The role of gender 5. Thinking outside the box: Why research on self-efficacy and sleep disorders is relevant for trauma survivors 6. How victimization impacts presentation and outcomes in primary care 7. Client-centered care: Integrating the perspectives of adult CSA survivors and clinicians 8. A sustainable model for intimate partner violence intervention and prevention in healthcare settings ...
